Emerald Ash Borer & Yard Waste
updated: Wednesday, March 21, 2012You may have heard the emerald ash borer has officially arrived in Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has placed a quarantine on disposal of ash tree debris outside of Hennepin or Ramsey Counties. Materials that are regulated by the MDA include:
- ash logs and lumber
- ash tree waste
- ash chips and mulch
- all hardwood firewood
These materials may not be moved beyond the quarantined boundaries unless given permission by the MDA and/or United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Waste Management, your residential garbage and yard waste hauler, will collect the ash tree debris and dispose it in compliance with the quarantine. Your yard waste will continue to be collected on your scheduled collection day.
To learn more about the emerald ash borer and the quarantine contact the Minnesota Department of Agriculture at (651) 201-6684 or visit their website.
Phone Numbers
Garbage & Yardwaste
(763) 783-5423
Recycling
(651) 222-7678
Solid Waste Program
(952) 924-2555